Mississippi State and Ole Miss will collide on Saturday for in-state supremacy, and perhaps a sneak peek at how the future will look in the Magnolia State. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman unveil their predictions for the annual Battle for the Golden Egg. Thunder & Lightning · 11-27-20: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for The Battle … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for The Battle For The Golden Egg”
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T&L Egg Bowl Memories: 1998 & 1999 With Robert Bean
Robert Bean’s Egg Bowl history is a good one, with two wins that might be the biggest in school history. Brian Hadad caught up with the former lockdown corner to look back at the historic 1998 and 1999 victories over Ole Miss. Thunder & Lightning · T&L Egg Bowl Memories: 1998 & 1999 With Robert … Continue reading “T&L Egg Bowl Memories: 1998 & 1999 With Robert Bean”
Thunder & Lightning: Will Offense or Defense Carry Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl?
Mississippi State’s defense has been solid all year. Mississippi State’s offense only started to show some life last weekend, but the Bulldogs will face the worst defense in the SEC. Which side of the ball can carry Mike Leach’s squad to victory? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman debate that with some added analysis from Ben … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Will Offense or Defense Carry Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl?”
T&L Egg Bowl Memories: The 2009 Egg Bowl with Chad Bumphis
Mississippi State’s win in the 2009 Egg Bowl signaled a change in the balance of power in this state, as Dan Mullen so aptly said in his postgame commentary. Brian Hadad welcomes back Chad Bumphis to relive that great victory, as well as some other great moments in the three game Bulldog winning streak to … Continue reading “T&L Egg Bowl Memories: The 2009 Egg Bowl with Chad Bumphis”
T&L Egg Bowl Memories: The 2013 Egg Bowl with Ben Beckwith
Legends are made with the kind of performances Dak Prescott gave in the 2013 Egg Bowl. Brian Hadad relives that cold Thanksgiving night in Starkville with former Mississippi State offensive lineman Ben Beckwith, who takes you through the surprise of Dak’s return, and gives his thoughts on what’s happening right now at MSU. Photo courtesy … Continue reading “T&L Egg Bowl Memories: The 2013 Egg Bowl with Ben Beckwith”
Thunder & Lightning: Turkey, Dressing and The Rumblings
Thanksgiving is nearly upon us, and so to go with the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie is a heaping helping of The Rumblings. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman answer all your Egg Bowl questions. Thunder & Lightning · 11-25-20: Turkey, Dressing and The Rumblings
T&L Extra: SportsTalk Mississippi’s Michael Borkey Previews the Egg Bowl
Saturday’s much improved effort by Mississippi State caught the eye of SportsTalk Mississippi’s Michael Borkey, as he saw a team that can go punch for punch with the potent offense of Ole Miss. Brian Hadad caught up with his STM cohort to get a preview of Saturday’s Magnolia State showdown. Thunder & Lightning · T&L … Continue reading “T&L Extra: SportsTalk Mississippi’s Michael Borkey Previews the Egg Bowl”
Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Turn Improvement Into Results?
Mississippi State played its best game since the season opener last weekend, but still came up short against Georgia. Can the Bulldogs turn that improved showing into a win against Ole MIss? Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman discuss that plus the never ending question of will the rivalry ever become more civil. Thunder & Lightning … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: Can Mississippi State Turn Improvement Into Results?”
Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Mississippi State’s Tough Loss to Georgia?
Mississippi State showed a toughness on Saturday night that had been lacking this season, and fought to the bitter end against Georgia despite being completely outmanned. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman examine what might become a turning point for Mike Leach’s tenure in Starkville. Thunder & Lightning · 11-23-20: What's True After Mississippi State's Tough … Continue reading “Thunder & Lightning: What’s True After Mississippi State’s Tough Loss to Georgia?”
Mississippi State Falls to Georgia 31-24 in Massively Shorthanded Effort
NCAA rules are clear, a team can have no more than 85 scholarship players at any time. Sometimes, injuries and defections might take a roster into the 70’s, maybe even into the 60’s. On Saturday, Mississippi State traveled to Georgia with 49 scholarship players on the field. It was a situation that could have easily … Continue reading “Mississippi State Falls to Georgia 31-24 in Massively Shorthanded Effort”
T&L Exclusive: Former WSU Player John Fullington on Mike Leach and Turning Programs Around
In 2012, Mike Leach arrived in Pullman, Washington trying to turn around a program that was at the bottom of the PAC-12. One of his key players was offensive lineman John Fullington, who saw the results of Leach’s work in his second season ending in a bowl game. Brian Hadad catches up with the former … Continue reading “T&L Exclusive: Former WSU Player John Fullington on Mike Leach and Turning Programs Around”
Thunder & Lightning: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Georgia
There will be a battle of the Bulldogs in Athens Saturday, as Mississippi State travels to Georgia in hopes of springing a huge upset. Brian Hadad and Joel Coleman break down the West-East matchup between the hedges. Thunder & Lightning · 11-20-20: Preview, Playmakers, and Predictions for Mississippi State-Georgia
